Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has officially declared his intention to run for governor of Kebbi State in the 2027 elections.
Malami, who announced this during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, said he is confident in the support he enjoys across the state.
“INEC guidelines don’t permit mobilisation yet, but when the time comes, you will see that the people of Kebbi are with us,” he said.
“I have agreed to contest, and there is no retreat. God willing, we are going to win. We won’t disappoint those who believe in us,” Malami added.
Focus on Security and Agriculture
In the interview, Malami criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of worsening insecurity and leaving farmers vulnerable.
He said bandit attacks had forced many farmers out of their land, reducing food production and shutting down long-standing rice mills.
“Today, rice mills that operated for two decades have shut down because of bad policies that favour foreign companies,” he said, attributing the situation to negligence and policy failure at both state and federal levels.
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Malami explained that his governorship ambition is motivated by a desire to “salvage Kebbi State,” restore security, rebuild the agricultural sector, and protect residents’ welfare. He stressed that his campaign is “not for personal gain but a rescue mission.”
Party Switch and Motivations
In July, Malami resigned from the APC and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He said the decision followed “wide consultations and deep personal reflection” and was driven by concern for the hardship faced by Nigerians, rather than personal ambition or anger.
“I acted out of love for our nation and concern for the daily struggles of our people,” he added.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
